The notification was issued after a detailed visit of Peshawar market where Chinese chocolates, jellies and other confectionaries were found, said a statement issued on Thursday. The statement added that Chinese eatables including gelatine, rennet, whey powder, glycerine and its derivatives were banned unless proved as halal.

It added that technical department of the KP Food Authority came to know that there was no proper mechanism for certification of halal ingredients in China and most of the animal ingredients used in Chinese edibles were haram. Eatable items carrying ingredients list in any language other than Urdu or English would not be allowed, and strict action would be taken against those involved in this business, it said.

The KPRA, in its official communication to the FBR, requested for early payment of the amount payable under input tax adjustment as, it said, the current financial year was coming to a close on June 30.

The FBR, on the other hand, has so for shown lukewarm response in the matter which is not only violation of memorandum of understanding signed between the FBR and KPRA to address such issues but also tantamount to denying the lawful rights of the province, a statement said.

It is pertinent to mention here that KPRA had signed a memorandum of understanding with FBR on November 23, 2016 for input adjustment of sales tax on goods and services, according to which FBR is bound to pay the aforementioned amount.